Usages of al
Sy geniet die kos, al is die tafel naby die deur.
She enjoys the food, although the table is near the door.
Ek werk nog, al is ek reeds moeg.
I am still working, although I am already tired.
Die kraan lek steeds, al draai ek dit toe.
The tap is still leaking, although I turn it off.
Ná ete help my tante om die tafel af te vee en die borde te was, al is sy ook moeg.
After the meal my aunt helps to wipe the table and wash the plates, although she is also tired.
Sy sê dat sy haar ou vriendin mis, al sien hulle mekaar gereeld aanlyn.
She says that she misses her old friend, although they see each other online regularly.
Haar kas lyk altyd netjies, al is haar handsak gewoonlik vol boeke.
Her cupboard always looks neat, although her handbag is usually full of books.
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